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Amid increasing consumer demand for organic and lean protein choices, Foster Farms introduced Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey, available now at retailers and Costco locations throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. The new product comes on the heels of the launch of Foster Farms organic fresh chicken. Foster Farms is now the largest producer of organic ground turkey in the Western United States.

As summer temperatures steadily rise, staying properly hydrated amidst the humidity is something of an art form. With an increasing number of consumers already rejecting carbonated soft drinks for health reasons—combined with the dehydrating effects sugary beverages can potentially have on the body—its seems the temperature's just right for the bottled water market to thrive.

Van's International Foods, maker of whole-grain, gluten-free cereals and other certified gluten-free foods, adds two new varieties to its cereal line: Blissfully Berry, with natural strawberry flavor, and Cocoa Sensation, made with real cocoa.

Oscar Mayer is building its P3 Portable Protein Packs family with two new varieties, Nut Clusters and Grill Snackers, that add even more excitement to the protein snacking category.

Eli’s Cheesecake of Chicago celebrated National Cheesecake Day (July 30) in tandem with its own 35 anniversary by showcasing one of its newest products, a birthday cake cheesecake called Eli’s Dippers.

The Spirit of Innovation Award is designed to recognize product development teams for excellence in creating an innovative new product. The winners are acknowledged for each step of the process: from ideation and development to design, creation and launch of the product.

Leading this collection is a host of new products to align with growing consumer interest in wellness, including new Yoplait Plenti, Nature Valley Toasted Oats Muesli, and Annie's organic soups.

Peet’s Coffee introduced Mighty Leaf iced teas and iced tea infusions at its retail locations nationwide.

Lundberg Family Farms unveiled Organic Sprouted Risotto as the latest innovation in its product lineup of easy and wholesome sides and entrées. The Organic Sprouted Risotto entrées feature sprouted whole grain brown Arborio rice and is available in three different flavor profiles: Butter & Chive, Cheddar & Peppers, and Sweet Corn & Bell Pepper.

Three new organic salad kits – Kale Caesar, Sun-Washed Mediterranean and Garden Party – take familiar salad flavors with premium ingredients and give them a fresh, delicious and all-organic twist; and the organic Kale Caesar PowerMeal Bowl is the fourth and newest flavor in the popular line of plant-based, single-serve bowls.